My first 22 rifle. Help me decide!

[308jake]

I say go semi auto and get a Marlin model 60. However, between the 10/22 and Savage, I'd go with the 10/22.

 

[Pyriel]

I'd go with the 10/22 based solely on the after market parts, when you get bored with it you'll be able to make it into something different for a few extra bucks.

 

[Juday]

idk if you know this but Henry's use Winchester actions so why wouldn't you just go and buy a Winchester lever gun instead of a copy?

.......Really, that's your rebuttal?

I don't believe any statements that don't come with a source to back it up, sorry. If you can prove it (with a legitimate source), then I'll believe you.

Anyways, "idk" if you know this, but I really don't care to go on with this idiotic argument anymore. Apparently you don't like Henry, we get that (for some reason that we don't know). Ultimately, it's up to the OP to decide what he wants in the end....

 

[badmac183]

.......Really, that's your rebuttal?

I don't believe any statements that don't come with a source to back it up, sorry. If you can prove it (with a legitimate source), then I'll believe you.

Anyways, "idk" if you know this, but I really don't care to go on with this idiotic argument anymore. Apparently you don't like Henry, we get that (for some reason that we don't know). Ultimately, it's up to the OP to decide what he wants in the end....

Because I don't like paint on my guns...

 

[mshogren]

Because I don't like paint on my guns...

I guess there are many guns that you will not buy then...like most ARs for example...

Oh, and you might want to avoid a Ruger 10/22 then as well since it is painted too...

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Semi-auto I would go with a 15-22. For bolt action I would go with a Savage.

 

[Stschil]

Whatever you do, don't get a Marlin 60 and ask what scope is best for it here on INGO. For some reason, that question seems to cause a lot of :butthurt: around here.

On the other side, we have both 10/22's and Marlin 795's.
Pros for the Marlin are; accuracy out of the box (I think they are better than the Rugers in that respect) and cost. Cons; I really don't like the mag release. They are stiff and hard to manipulate and I've yet to find an aftermarket drop in to change that. Keeping in the aftermarket line, not a lot of mods available for them if you want to trick one out. Still Ive run thousands of rounds through mine, loaned it out at Appleseed shoots and generally given it the red headed step child treatment and it ALWAYS performs. My 795 has shot dozens of Rifleman scores in the hands of at least 4 different shooters. I trust it implicitly.
Pros for the 10/22; obviously it's the aftermarket mods available. It's a good shooter and has been for a long long time.
Cons; factory irons on them are about as useful as boobs on a duck. You'll add at least another $50.00 right out of the box on top of the $150 to $200 base price just to have reliable sights/scope.

My personal wish list in .22lr includes a lever action of some type and a Model 60.

Hope this helps.

 

[lovemachine]

I think I made a decision. My dad bought a Savage Mark II over the weekend, and I was able to give it a try at 100 yards. And I was also able to shoot a factory 10/22.

I actually had more fun shooting the bolt action over the semi auto. And I liked the trigger on the Savage A LOT.

So I'll be saving some money, and try to decide WHICH Savage I want now

 

[hotfarmboy1]

I think I made a decision. My dad bought a Savage Mark II over the weekend, and I was able to give it a try at 100 yards. And I was also able to shoot a factory 10/22.

I actually had more fun shooting the bolt action over the semi auto. And I liked the trigger on the Savage A LOT.

So I'll be saving some money, and try to decide WHICH Savage I want now

Good choice! I think you're making the right one!

 

[70worm]

10/22

 

[Whitey]

there not a 22lr that will out shoot a CZ for the money. most acuate 22 out there,

 

[abnk]

Can't believe no one said this: Get both! Do it!

 

[ret]

I imagine the bolt action Savage would make a very quiet suppressor host..can anyone confrm that?

Savage as a suppressor host compared compared to a 10/22? Anyone have experience? Thanks.

 

[lovemachine]

Savage as a suppressor host compared compared to a 10/22? Anyone have experience? Thanks.

The Savage FV-SR is a very popular suppressor host. And the barrel is already threaded for it too!

 

[Ben Nelson]

I've had both the Marlin 60 and 25N. My kid and I spent countless hours shooting both. For us, the 25N was more fun that the 60, and more accurate for those two specific rifles.